Published February 1985 | Version v1
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Basal-cell carcinoma resulting from radiation therapy for hypertrophic tonsils

Creators

  • 1. Indiana School of Medicine, Indianapolis

Description

Benign dermatologic conditions are no longer treated with therapeutic radiation because of the late complications that can result. One of the most serious complications that may occur is the development of skin cancer of various types. In this report, a patient received radiation for hypertrophic tonsils and later developed basal-cell carcinomas in the irradiated areas

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
J. Dermatol. Surg. Oncol.
Journal Volume
11
Journal Issue
2
Series
J. Dermatol. Surg. Oncol.
Journal Page Range
108-110
ISSN
0148-0812

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
16084747
Subject category
S63: RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGANISMS AND BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS;
Descriptors DEI
BACTERIAL DISEASES; CARCINOMAS; LYMPHATIC SYSTEM; PATIENTS; PHARYNX; RADIATION EFFECTS; RADIOTHERAPY; SIDE EFFECTS; SKIN
Descriptors DEC
BODY; DIGESTIVE SYSTEM; DISEASES; INFECTIOUS DISEASES; MEDICINE; NEOPLASMS; ORGANS; RESPIRATORY SYSTEM; THERAPY